Biggest Challenges Facing a Sr. Deputy District Attorney at Orange County
Bryan, a Senior Deputy District Attorney, identifies the current negative perception of law enforcement and prosecutors as the biggest challenge in their role, stating that "one bad apple paints a really bad picture for the whole bunch." This perception, they explain, overshadows the focus on community public safety and the commitment to ensuring fair trials for all.
Workplace Challenges, Ethical Dilemmas, Overcoming Challenges, Public Perception, Community Safety
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Bryan Clavecilla
Sr. Deputy District Attorney
Orange County District Attorney
UCLA class of 2004
Chapman School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2007
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Government & Public Sector, Law
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Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. The biggest challenge is the negative public perception of law enforcement and prosecutors.
2. Many people misunderstand the role of prosecutors; their work involves protecting victims and ensuring fair trials.
3. One negative incident can damage the reputation of the entire profession and create a misconception of overreach among all professionals in the field.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
One of the biggest challenges currently facing law enforcement, and criminal prosecution within that field, is a misconception about what is involved. Generally, there's a negative view of law enforcement and prosecutors.
This negative view is not founded. Our roles are about community public safety. We work to protect victims and absolutely believe in a defendant's right to a fair trial and process.
A major challenge is that "one bad apple" can create a negative perception for everyone. The current trend is to label everyone in this profession as overreaching, which is not the case.
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